Structure of the REGIS Dataset

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Authors: Jürgen Schweikart, Jordi Martí‐Henneberg, Jonas Pieper, Mateu Morillas-Torné, Bennet Schulte
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-14932-9_3
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Abstract

Abstract This chapter outlines the structure and content of the datasets provided (REGIS and REThM, see Supplementary ). They are categorized by national affiliation, administrative level, and time period. The study area, along with the states and regions included in the dataset, is presented. Additionally, the chapter explains the hierarchical structure of territorial organization and discusses the temporal periodization. The attribute data contained in the geospatial datasets are detailed, and the download structure is described.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Geographic Information Systems Studies Spatial and Panel Data Analysis Migration Health Geopolitics Historical Geography

Publication details

Journal / source
Springer briefs in geography
Pages
27–51
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter